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How much does it cost to repair a turbocharger?
Nowadays, a car without a turbocharger is rather a rarity. Turbocharged engines are common, as they have higher power and require less fuel, which gives advantages to both driving dynamics and ecology – due to fewer emissions.
Causes of turbocharger malfunction
The turbo work is complicated, its impellers make up to 200,000 rotations per minute and operate at the highest temperatures. The correct operation of the unit requires a sufficient supply of high-quality oil, the absence of abrasive particles and foreign objects in the system. Overheating, accumulation of soot on the working surfaces, unbalancing and, as a result, the play of the impellers and wear lead to the failure of the turbo. At the same time, it is worth remembering that the functioning of the turbo is inextricably linked with the engine and vice versa: failures in the operation of the engine can disable the turbo, but also driving with a faulty turbocharger can damage the engine.
When a car owner is faced with these problems, he is faced with a choice: to repair the turbocharger or replace it with a new one. Let’s consider what is more expedient and more profitable – the repair of turbochargers or their replacement.
New turbo
Replacing the turbo with a new one is a reliable option. First, it is important to establish and eliminate the cause of the failure of the previous device, so that the situation does not repeat itself. At the price, this is advisable if the repair of the turbo would cost the owner an even larger amount than buying a new one. Prices in the market range from 400-2000 euros. If the price is not an obstacle, then it is logical, for example, to put a completely new turbocharger on a new car with a small mileage. It is worth buying original turbochargers of proven brands that are suitable for a particular car.
Repair of turbochargers
Repair of turbos is a very common practice. Thanks to the improvement of technologies and materials, the operation and maintenance of turbo devices are becoming more reliable and efficient. In authorized workshops, using special equipment, turbos are tested, disassembled, and computer diagnostics are carried out. Having found out the reason, specialists will be able to eliminate it and achieve factory parameters during repair, using original spare parts. Both are critically important for the further service of the turbocharger.
Turbo repair is a more budget option. It can cost the owner almost twice less than buying a new turbocharger. The disadvantage is the time required for repair.
BR Turbo: a quick alternative to repair
BR Turbo helps customers to avoid protracted repair of turbos and immediately purchase a high-quality and affordable turbocharger in our warehouse. We offer a large selection of new and refurbished turbochargers to replace the faulty one. Our assortment includes exclusively original products of leading brands: Borg Warner Turbosystems (Schwitzer, KKK), Mitsubishi Turbochargers, Garrett, Holset, IHI. There are about 4000 models in stock for most car brands.
Prices start from 150 euros and depend on the specific car model. To find a suitable turbo model that fits your budget, please contact us by filling out the contact form on the page or by contacting our specialists.
Take a closer look at what the turbocharger restoration process looks like: